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Berejiklian will 'never say never' to lockdown as cases linked to Paddington restaurants
NSW has recorded 20 new cases of COVID-19, all from a known source while Victoria has recorded 275 new cases and one additional death.
- by Mary Ward
The economy can't fully recover until virus is gone
It’s time we stopped debating suppression versus elimination of the coronavirus and got serious.
- by Ross Gittins
'Not immune': Universities prepare for more job losses
Thousands of university staff across Australia are bracing for further job losses in the coming months as the sector grapples with the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic.
- by Anna Patty
Border restrictions between NSW, Victoria tightened as clusters grow
The new border restrictions come into effect from midnight on Tuesday, as 20 new cases were confirmed on Monday.
- by Rachel Clun, Mary Ward and Lisa Visentin
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Chinese ambassador confronted on live television with Uighur prisoner footage
China's ambassador to the UK says he cannot rule out cases of Uighur women being forcibly sterilised in the Xinjiang region.
- by Latika Bourke
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As pandemic toll soars, Trump declines to say if he will accept election results
In a wide-ranging interview, the US President defended his handling of the pandemic, as a journalist held up a chart showing the increase in victims.
- by Felicia Sonmez
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NRL 2020
'Heavy heart': Paul Green steps down as Cowboys coach
The move came on Monday after another defeat that has the Cowboys near the bottom of the ladder.
- by Phil Lutton
The many benefits of waking before sunrise
Veronica wasn’t always an early bird. But when she watched her mother battle cancer for a second time, she was struck by the notion of how short life really is.
- by Evelyn Lewin
Mastering minds the key to winning MasterChef
Even the most skilled contestant can crumble under pressure.
- by Michael Lallo
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CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
Eight COVID-19 cases in NSW South Coast cluster
Latest COVID-19 cases come after a Sydney father and son, who unknowingly had the virus, dined at Batemans Bay Soldiers Club's bistro on July 13.
- by Sarah Keoghan
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Travellers in Queensland hotel quarantine not tested for COVID-19
Queensland Health says testing for COVID-19 is part of its hotel quarantine program but some of those quarantined say they weren't tested even when they asked to be.
- by Stuart Layt
Sydney
'Untapped ideas': Popularity of parks during COVID sparks public space revolution
Sydneysiders have continued to flock to parks and other public domains since COVID-19 struck, new figures show.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
'Patient on life support': Business call to reinvent The Rocks
Sydney's oldest village needs to be reimagined to draw locals back and fill the vacuum of international tourism amid fears the area is suffering an identity crisis.
- by Angus Thompson
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'Scapegoated' police leave force in rising numbers
A rapidly rising number of NSW police leaving the force sparks concern about loss of experience and morale.
- by Nigel Gladstone
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City life
Book ends: Next Turnbull tome falls far from the tree
Booksellers might need to shove Malcolm Turnbull’s A Bigger Picture aside on their shelves to make way for a new Turnbull title.
- by Samantha Hutchinson and Stephen Brook
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Labor in turmoil
Expulsion amnesty for NSW Labor members with branch stacking proof
NSW Labor will do a sweeping membership audit of a western Sydney electorate in the wake of a branch stacking scandal.
- by Alexandra Smith
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'Defy common sense': Court slams below award wage contractor arrangement
The Federal Court said a “British lad” working in construction for below award wages was legally a contractor but decried the rule that demanded that result.
- by Nick Bonyhady
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NBN valuation under review as $51 billion network enters new era
- by Fergus Hunter and Zoe Samios
Business
E-commerce pioneers reap the rewards as online retail becomes big business
Online retail, once deemed "a complete con" by retail veteran Gerry Harvey, is big business now, in part thanks to COVID-19.
- by Dominic Powell
World
Federal officers on Portland, Oregon streets alarm US House leaders
Before aggressive action from federal officials, the unrest had frustrated Mayor Ted Wheeler, who said the federal presence is now exacerbating a bad situation.
- by Lisa Mascaro
Opinion
Now for the even grimmer news: it's a hell of a time to be governing
Sean Kelly
Columnist and former adviser to Labor prime ministers Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard.
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NRL 2020
'Heavy heart' for Paul Green as he steps down as Cowboys coach
The move came on Monday after another defeat that has the Cowboys near the bottom of the ladder with three wins to their name.
- by Phil Lutton
Fair dinkum crossroads: Australia to stand firm on five Super teams
The Rugby Australia board will meet on Monday and New Zealand's Super Rugby invitation is high on the agenda.
- by Georgina Robinson
Let Jack play: Dragons to ask NRL to review no-fault stand-down policy
St George Illawarra will talk to Peter V'Landys and Andrew Abdo about relaxing their position on Jack de Belin, who has now spent 18 months out of the game.
- by Michael Chammas
'Sharing the load': Candid Coniglio still learning the ropes of leadership
The GWS Giants skipper admits he has tried to take on too much responsibility in his first season as captain rather than delegating to teammates.
- by Vince Rugari
Australia to travel to England on chartered flight for limited-overs tour
Australia's limited-overs tour to England is set to go ahead in September, with the touring party likely to fly to the UK on a private charter plane.
- by Tim Wigmore
'They're running last': Barrett's manager admits huge task ahead at Bulldogs
In a big week ahead at Canterbury, the club is expected to confirm Trent Barrett as their next head coach as well as announcing a new major sponsor.
- by Chris Barrett
Hamilton equals Schumacher's Hungarian Grand Prix record
Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton won the Hungarian Grand Prix for the eighth time on Sunday to equal Michael Schumacher's single-venue record.
- by Jerome Pugmire
Have Your Say
‘I stand with Erin’: Aloiai slams fellow players for criticism of presenter
The Wests Tigers enforcer has taken an incredible stand against fellow NRL stars – even past and present teammates – who took issue with the Channel Nine commentator.
